#Architecture Decision Record (ADR)
ADR Number: [ADR-XXX]
Title: [Brief title of architectural decision]
Status: [Proposed/Accepted/Deprecated/Superseded by ADR-XXX]
Date: [Created date]
Last Updated: [Date]
Author: [Name]
Stakeholders: [List of stakeholders involved]
#Context
Describe the issue or problem that motivated this decision. What circumstances made this decision necessary? Include relevant background, constraints, and business drivers.
#Decision
State the architectural decision clearly and concisely. What exactly are we deciding to do?
#Rationale
Explain why this decision was made:
- Why this approach over alternatives
- How it addresses the context/problem
- Technical and business justifications
- Long-term implications
#Alternatives Considered
List other options evaluated:
Alternative 1: [Name]
Alternative 2: [Name]
#Consequences
#Positive
- Benefits of this decision
- What improves
#Negative
- Trade-offs and compromises
- Future constraints
- Maintenance burden
#Neutral
- No significant impact areas
#Implementation Notes
- How will this be implemented?
- Which teams are responsible?
- Timeline considerations
- Dependencies
- References to related decisions
- Supersedes (if applicable)
- Is superseded by (if applicable)
#References
- Links to relevant documentation
- External resources
- Design documents